The Short Guide to International Development

International development is a vibrant, interdisciplinary area of the social sciences. This Short Guide offers a uniquely succinct and balanced account of this politically charged subject. It distils both the classic and newer debates together in a clear framework and illustrates them with contemporary examples.

Designed to introduce a wide readership to international development, the book:

• considers how far the field has been reconfigured over time and to what extent it is likely to change in the future;

• reviews contemporary topics including tourism, migration and digital technologies;

• includes distinctive international case studies and examples.

By providing a succinct evaluation of competing approaches to, and perspectives on, the idea and practice of international development, this book offers students across the social sciences a distinct and invaluable introduction to the field.

© 2022 Policy Press (Ebook): 9781447348832

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Ebook: 19 Juli 2022